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Answer: BSet 1: Ratios Rates Proportions (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A car travels 141 miles at 47 miles per hour. How many hours does it take?
A car travels 141 miles at 47 miles per hour. How many hours does it take?
A.
5
B.✓ Correct
3
C.
2
D.
1
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. Time = Distance / Rate = 141 / 47 = 3 hours
Why others are wrong:
A: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 1 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.